Battery Technical Specialist in Northampton, Northamptonshire

Are you an experienced Battery Technical Specialist seeking a new permanent role? We are supporting a permanent position that can is based in Northampton. An opportunity of working with a company who is a pioneer and technology driver for the mobility of the future.

Responsibilities
* You will be providing technical leadership and specialist support towards the delivery of electrification projects led by others:
o on other battery projects
o to electrified vehicle, build and test programmes
o mentoring of engineers and section leaders
o technical support for project meetings
o to design reviews
o to business development
* Generating, evaluating, and selecting solutions for developing Energy Storage Solutions (ESS)
* Guiding further development of MPT's battery build and test facilities:
o Identify short-term optimisation and improvement opportunities
o Support the development of the long-term facility investment roadmap
* Supporting the quotation and business development activities for future electrification projects
* Prepare and supervise battery build, vehicle build and test programmes
* Across the business you will provide technical input into training needs
* Prepare and deliver technical papers and presentations
* Technical point of contact and company representative for ESS and technologies
* Define, modify, implement, and authorise department processes
* Technical point of contact for current and future Battery certification and sign off procedures
* Support generation of foundation documentation (e.g. DFMEA and DVP)

Requirements
* Degree in Engineering in a relevant subject ; electrical /electronic , mechatronic, mechanical
* Postgraduate qualification in a related topic would be advantageous
* Understanding of cell form factor, chemistry and their impact on attribute trade-off
* Experience of applying cell and battery modelling in the battery pack development process
* Experienced within applying quality and reliability tools in the context of battery pack productionisation
* Familiar with the technical standards associated with high-voltage battery packs (UN38.3, ECE R100, etc.)
* Experience in the Automotive industry and an understanding of the associated methodologies and standards (APQP, Product Specification, System Specification, FMEA, Design Verification Planning, Concerns System, V-model, ISO26262, etc.) is desirable
* Ability to supervise and motivate others, lead and work as part of a team
* IT literacy in MS Office applications is essential
* You will be able to influence the customer, senior management, and team members
* Relevant experience in the field of powertrain engineering gained within an OEM or academic or consultancy environment
Remuneration
* Competitive Salary
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance
* Car Allowance
Private Health Care

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.